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A. O. Smith Ranked Among America's Climate Leaders
A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS), a leader in water heating and water treatment, has made the USA Today America's Climate Leaders list for the second time. In partnership with market research firm Statista, the listing highlights the top 500 U.S. companies that are actively working to reduce carbon intensity.
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